An Introduction to Crime and Crime Causation

ISBN-13: 9780367669775 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 324 str.

Robert C. Winters; Julie L. Globokar; Cliff Roberson

Opis

A student-friendly textbook that defines and explains the concepts of crime, criminal law, and criminology, this book compares and contrasts early criminal behavior and today's modern forms of crime. It also explores society’s responses to criminal behavior in the past and in the present day. It covers both major and lesser-known crime causation

Spis treści

An Introduction to Concepts Involving Crime and Crime Causation. The Concept of Crime. Early Development of Crime Causation Theories. Biological and Psychological Approaches to Crime Causation. Social Structures as a Cause of Crime. Social Process as a Cause of Crime. Integrated Theories. Theories of Critical Criminology. American System of Justice. Criminal Activity: Types, Severity, and Social Impact. Government- and Business-Related Crimes. Drugs and the Justice System. Changing Nature of Crime and Crime Causation.